Cardinals beat Brewers 7-2

MIlwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the ninth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers pitcher Wily Perlata is pulled during the second inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers pitcher Alfredo Figaro throws during the second inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers Yuniesky Betancourt hits a double during the second inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers Jean Segura can't field a hit by Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp after colliding with Rickie Weeks during the sixth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers Burke Badenhop throws during the sixth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers Burke Badenhop watches a hit by Los Angeles Dodgers Adrain Gonzalez tpo the left field wall before being caught by Ryan Braun during the sixth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers pitcher Wily Perlata throws and walks a run home during the second inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Wily Peralta throws during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Brewers pitcher Wily Peralta throws during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. GAME BLOGImage by Mark Hoffman

MIlwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez loses his helmet before striking out during the fourth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers Jean Segura can't field a hit by Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp during the sixth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee BrewersRyan Braun is greeted by Yuniesky Betancourt after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez throws during the eighth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez throws during the eighth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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MIlwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the ninth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Yuniesky Betancourt hits a two run shot during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez hits a two-run double during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun hits a RBI single during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of their game against the Texas RangersTuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. The umpire ruled he did not get hit. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez is hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of their game against the Texas RangersTuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. The umpire ruled he did not get hit. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Texas Rangers Craig Gentry can not prevent Milwaukee Brewers Rickie Weeks from turning a double play during the seventh inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Aramis Ramirez is congratulated by teammates Yuniesky Betancourt (left) and Ryan Braun after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jim Henderson throws during the ninth inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Yuniesky Betancourt is greeted by teammate Carlos Gomez after hitting a home run during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Willy Peralta throws during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Willy Peralta throws during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez hits a two-run double during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun hits a RBI single during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of their game against the Texas RangersTuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. The umpire ruled he did not get hit. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez is hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of their game against the Texas RangersTuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. The umpire ruled he did not get hit. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Texas Rangers Craig Gentry can not prevent Milwaukee Brewers Rickie Weeks from turning a double play during the seventh inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Aramis Ramirez hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Aramis Ramirez is congratulated by teammates Yuniesky Betancourt (left) and Ryan Braun after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jim Henderson throws during the ninth inning of their game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May, 7, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Blake Lalli (50) hits a run scoring Josh Prince for a 4-3 win over the Giants during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Jose Prince crosses home plate with all smiles, scoring the winning run on a hit by Blake Lalli (50) hits a run scoring Josh Prince for a 4-3 win over the Giants during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Teamates Carlos Gomez and Jonathan Lucroy mob Milwaukee Brewers Blake Lalli (50) who hits a run scoring Josh Prince for a 4-3 win over the Giants during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Teamates mob Milwaukee Brewers Blake Lalli (50) who hits a run scoring Josh Prince for a 4-3 win over the Giants during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Teamates mob Milwaukee Brewers Blake Lalli (50) who hits a run scoring Josh Prince for a 4-3 win over the Giants during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez (27) hits a triple in the 5th to score Gonzales putting the Brew up 2-0 during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez (27) is safe at third on a triple in the 5th. during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez (27) beats the throw to home for a score in the 5th. during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez (27) is all smiles in the dugout after he beats the throw to home for a score in the 5th. during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez (27) beats the throw to home for a score in the 5th. during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez (27) is all smiles after he beats the throw to home for a score in the 5th. during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Kyle Lohse (26) pitches during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Kyle Lohse (26) pitches during the MLB baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Journal Sentinel photo by RICK WOOD/ RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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In this Friday, April 12, 2013, photo, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma warms up next to a Pepsi advertisement before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in Seattle. PepsiCo Inc. reports quarterly financial results before the market opens on Thursday, April 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez hits a solo home run during the second inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun (facing camera) greets Carlos Gomez after a solo home run during the second inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez watches his solo home run during the second inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez hits a solo home run during the second inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Rickie Weeks is greeted at home late after scoring during the the third inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun reacts after striking out during the the third inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Yuniesky Betancourt is greeted at home late after hitting a home run during the the third inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Yuniesky Betancourt (back to camera) is embraced by teammte Carlos Gomez after hitting a grand slam during the the third inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers throws during the sixth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the sixth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher John Axford throws during the seventh inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Norichika Aoki hits a solo home run during the eighth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Norichika Aoki rounds second base after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jim Henderson throws during the ninth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS04, SPT, PORTER, 5. - Milwaukee Brewers Rickie Weeks hits a solo home run with two outs in the third inning magainst the Houston Astros at Miller Park Wednesday. April 3, 2013. GARY PORTER/GPORTER@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS04, SPT, PORTER, 6. - Milwaukee Brewers Rickie Weeks gets high fives from teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the 3rd inning at Miller Park Wednesday. April 3, 2013. GARY PORTER/GPORTER@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS04, SPT, PORTER, 7. - Milwaukee Brewers Aramis Ramirez hits a double advancing Ryan Braun to third which set up the Brewers tying run against the Houston Astros' in the 3rd inning at Miller Park Wednesday. April 3, 2013. GARY PORTER/GPORTER@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Brewers starting pitcher Wily Peralta throws to the Rockies during the first inning Wednesday. In 2012, Peralta was 2-1 with a 2.48 ERA over 29 innings on the mound.
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Milwaukee Brewers Jonathan Lucroy is swarmed by teammates after hitting the game-winning run during the eleventh inning against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Jonathan Lucroy drives in the game-winning run during the eleventh inning against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Burke Badenhop throws against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS -Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun (8) celebrates scoring the leading run after Aramis Ramirez connects for a two-run double to give the Brewers the lead in the eighth inning over the Rockies on opening day as Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers short stop Jason Segura turns a double play after tagging Colorado Rockies Jason Rutledge during the seventh inning in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (back) pats pitcher Yovani Gallardo on the back during the fifth inning in the regular season opener against the Colorado Rockies Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Stan, "the man with the can." - Photo: Gene Mueller

Congrats, Nick and Cara, on your engagement! (Did it before Opening Day.)

BREWERS -Milwaukee Brewers Yovani Gallardo pitches this first pitch of the 2013 season as Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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A fan holds a sign with the face of Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun before their game against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS -Milwaukee Brewers Jonathan Lucroy throws the ball back to the ump after catching a pop foul in the 1st inningas Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS -Milwaukee Brewers Yovani Gallardo wipes off sweat after getting out a a scoreless 1st inning as Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS -Milwaukee Brewers Yovani Gallardo watches a single go past him in the 1st inning as Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS -Milwaukee Brewers Juan Segura looks to a teammate between plays in the 1st inningas Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS -Carols Gomez catches a Josh Rutledge pop fly for the first out in the 1st inning as Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS - Milwaukee Brewers Norichika Aoki throws in a pop fly in the 1st inning as Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS -Milwaukee Brewers Yovani Gallardo gets ready for the game as Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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BREWERS - Brewers owner Mark Attanasio's father, Joseph Attanasio sings the National Anthem before the as Milwaukee Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on Monday April 1, 2013. Photo by Mike De Sisti / MDESISTI@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Rickie Weeks hits a single against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Aramis Ramirez hits a two-run doubles against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers short stop Jason Segura turns a double play after tagging Colorado Rockies Jason Rutledge during the seventh inning in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers short stop Jason Segura turns a double play after tagging Colorado Rockies Jason Rutledge during the seventh inning in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Colorado Rockies second baseman Jason Rutledge tags Milwaukee Brewers Rickie Weeks after he tried to stretch a single during the sixth inning of their game in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (back) pats pitcher Yovani Gallardo on the back during the fifth inning in the regular season opener against the Colorado Rockies Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Colorado Rockies Carlos Gonzales hits a home run during the fifth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Norichika Aoki roudns third base after a home run during the third inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Norichika Aoki hits a home run during the third inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Norichika Aoki hits a home run during the third inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez is caught during a rundown between first and second durign the second inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Coloardo Rockies outfielder Michaelk Cuddyear can't reach a hot by Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez during the second against the in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Colorado Rockies pitcher Jhoulys Chacin throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo throws during the first inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo throws during the first inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Nick and Cara got engaged during Opening Day!

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun reacts after scoring on Aramis Ramirez's two-run double against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning in the regular season opener Monday, April 1, 2013 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
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Yovani Gallardo.
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Cardinals beat Brewers 7-2

By Associated Press. CREATED Sep 21, 2013 - UPDATED: Sep 21, 2013

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Matt Carpenter broke Stan Musial's team record for doubles by a left-handed batter in a season, Lance Lynn won for the first time since early August and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 Saturday night to maintain a two-game lead in the NL Central.

Seeking their first division title since 2009, the Cardinals (91-64) have surged ahead of Pittsburgh (89-66) and Cincinnati (88-67), which dropped three games back with a 4-2 loss in Pittsburgh.

St. Louis would clinch a playoff spot for the third straight postseason if the Washington Nationals lost to the Miami Marlins later Saturday in a game delayed by rain at the start. The Cardinals have won for the 12th time in 17 games and improved to 14-4 against the Brewers this year, including 8-1 in Milwaukee.

Carpenter's fifth-inning double was his 54th of the season, one more than Musial's total in 1953.

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